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REL Magic

I have to report this finding as a breakthrough to a new plateau. For the past four years, I have been running two REL Strata III's, one behind each Maggie 3.6R. RELs have always been known for their hook up at the speaker outputs. By this method of integration, REL boasts that their subs somehow lift the entire system. I have always felt this to be true, especially with one for each amp.
But now, I have just completed DIY signal cables for each sub using the same Neutrik connectors into the subs. I used some 16-gauge OCC copper wire by Furutech in the same terminal scheme as the stock cords. As expected, the bass notes are more extended and better defined, but this phenomenon of improving the whole presentation has also appeared again as even more impressive. Everything across the soundscape is just a bit more sweet and clear. If you have not upgraded your REL signal cables, please do.
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jazzonthehudson
277 posts
 
Thanks, this convinces me to upgrade the signal cables for my RELs (R205 in the library, Stadium II for the main 2ch and StrataIII in the HT room).

AMR gold fuses are a no brainer for its price, I prefer HiFi Supreme.

As for power cords, I would like to hear your recommendations as I need in some case long cables so have so far refrained from getting any good ones like the HiDiamond P3 as to keep the original equipment price / upgrades ratio sane. I do have a dedicated 20A line just for the sub in my HT and that made a big difference.
kalbi23
58 posts
 
Sorry for the stupid question, any idea how to change the fuse in a rel t7? Thanks in advance.
sabai
2,027 posts
 
Jamfreeman,

I have to thank you for the information about your Furutech DIY cable. Coincidentally, I happened to have a 1-meter length of FS Alpha speaker wire with Furutech rhodium spades sitting in the audio closet. Since the length was too short to reach from my REL to my power amp I spliced the Furutech wire onto the end of my Synergistic Research REL reference cable. The improvement in the sound is amazing. For sure, the bass is greatly improved. But the whole sonic picture has greatly improved, as well. As you mentioned, the sound is more sweet and clear. Low level detail is greatly improved and imaging is superb. The sonic improvements are the equivalent of a component upgrade in my system. Thanks again.
nmmusicman
276 posts
 
Kalbi23, to change the mains fuse in the T7, power off the unit and remove the power cord from the IEC inlet. Directly below the IEC inlet is a small rectangular insert that is part of the IEC module. You will then notice a small recess on the top outer edge of the insert. Take a small flat blade screwdriver and with the blade in the recess, gently pry forward. The fuse holder/fuse will pop free and you can then pull the fuse holder/fuse free of the IEC module to change the fuse.

Once you have changed the fuse, insert the fuse holder back in the IEC module ensuring that it is fully seated. Note that it can only be inserted one way so make note of it's direction when removing the holder.
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jafreeman OP
689 posts
 
Sabai, it's nice to hear that you found the same improvements through your REL, and I have Nmmusicman to thank for the fuse idea. I have the SR 20's on order. I have had very good results with Furutech fuses in Maggies.
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